Wolfgang Van Halen has spent much of his life under the bright shadow of rock royalty. As the son of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen, he’s long been aware of how the world views him. But rather than running from his legacy, Wolfgang is defining his own path while speaking honestly about the label that often follows him: “nepo baby.” In a recent interview highlighted by Parade, he shared his thoughts on how the term minimizes individuality and hard work.

For Wolfgang Van Halen, success hasn’t come without struggle. He joined Van Halen as a teenager, yet still had to prove his place in the music world. Many assumed that his last name guaranteed fame, but Wolfgang insists that his passion and dedication are what drive his career. “All I’m trying to do is be myself and have my own artistic inte

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